A few years ago, Kris wanted to die. He was more than a decade into addiction and had reached the end of his rope. “Every single morning I’d wake up just miserable,” he says.

You may have seen the news that Multnomah County, the city of Portland and the state of Oregon jointly declared a 90-day state of emergency regarding fentanyl. They are seeking to address the fentanyl crisis in downtown Portland. 

On Saturday, November 11th we're partnering with 99.5 The WOLF to collect winter gear for those experiencing homelessness and in need.

HUNGER. REGRET. PAIN. SHAME. REMORSE. Those are the feelings that Cody was always trying to escape. Meth and fentanyl helped for a little while, but the hunger and all the rest of those feelings would always come back. He was homeless for four years, living in his car, scraping by just to eat and get his next fix.

We are excited to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Matt Stein. Matt is a lifelong Oregonian who has spent his career in ministry and the nonprofit sector. A natural collaborator and exhorter, he is ready to work together to make a deep impact on the city.

Homeless camp in Old Town Portland--2023

“There is a woman over here who has OD’d and needs help!”

Adam (UGM Homeless Services Director) and Evaristo (LifeChange resident) were in Old Town doing outreach, heard the cry for help and hurried over. They found a woman in a tent, passed out, blue and not breathing. Adam asked a lady in the tent next door to call 911.